The Awakening

The heroine of this story, Edna Pontellier, goes through the stages of a compelling but ultimately tragic search for personal freedom. On publication in 1899, this book provided a frank treatment on adultery which aroused a storm of controversy.

Eroina acestei povesti, Edna Pontellier, trece prin etapele unei cautari convingatoare, dar in cele din urma tragice, a libertatii personale. La publicarea in 1899, aceasta carte a oferit un tratament sincer despre adulter, care a starnit o furtuna de controverse.